The Saudi government has added important options to the app introduced for Umrah pilgrims.
According to the Arab News Agency, some new options have been added to the application introduced for visitors (Eatmarna) under which visitors can obtain permits.
According to the Ministry of Hajj’s undersecretary, the application includes options for performing prayers at Masjid al-Haram, performing prayers at Riyaz al-Jannah and visiting the shrine of Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.
Visitors will be able to access these holy places using the application with the included permits.
The Under Secretary of the Ministry of Hajj said that this application was introduced only for Umrah permits in which new permits are being gradually added.
While the (Eatmarna) application is available on Android and App Store for smartphones through which visitors will be able to plan Umrah during the Corona virus.
According to the Arab media, the authorities have arranged a plan according to the availability of places for pilgrimage and prayers in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid Nabawi, with the aim of providing a safe environment for pilgrims.
On the other hand, the Arab media says that 474 more cases of corona have been reported in Saudi Arabia, after which the number of cases has exceeded 340 thousand in the country, while more than 5 thousand people have died from corona so far. .
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How might the reliance on a digital platform for accessing these sites impact the spiritual experience for pilgrims who may not be technologically adept?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re discussing the Saudi government’s expansion of the Eatmarna app for Umrah pilgrims. Joining us is Dr. Ahmed Khalil, a scholar specializing in Islamic travel and technology. Dr. Khalil, the app now allows pilgrims to obtain permits for prayer at Masjid al-Haram, Riyaz al-Jannah, and even visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.
**Dr. Khalil:** Yes, this is a significant development.
**Host:** Do you think this digitization of access to these holy sites is a positive step, or are there concerns about potential drawbacks?
**Dr. Khalil:**
That’s a crucial question, and one that will surely spark debate.
